/tags/tom-patton Tom Patton en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:15:24 GMT /news/2020-02-13/ohio-house-approves-workers-comp-coverage-for-first-responders-with-pstd Ohio is one step closer to granting workers' compensation to first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder. The policy change would base benefits… Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:15:24 GMT /news/2020-02-13/ohio-house-approves-workers-comp-coverage-for-first-responders-with-pstd Andy Chow /news/2019-09-25/ohio-lawmaker-introduces-bill-banning-flavored-vape-products An Ohio lawmaker has introduced a bill banning the sale of flavored vaping products as concerns grow about health effects of vaping.Legislation introduced… Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:57:05 GMT /news/2019-09-25/ohio-lawmaker-introduces-bill-banning-flavored-vape-products Associated Press /news/2019-03-12/ohio-house-takes-up-bill-banning-towing-spotters In Columbus, private towing companies hauled away more than 1,000 vehicles in February alone. Those companies already have numerous requirements they need… Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT /news/2019-03-12/ohio-house-takes-up-bill-banning-towing-spotters Nick Evans /statehouse-news-stories/2017-05-12/lawmaker-seeks-crackdown-on-alleged-red-light-camera-abuse The use of red light cameras is one of those rare issues that doesn’t split along party lines. State lawmakers have banned the use of these traffic... Fri, 12 May 2017 20:01:27 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2017-05-12/lawmaker-seeks-crackdown-on-alleged-red-light-camera-abuse Andy Chow /news/2015-11-11/state-senator-wants-more-benefits-for-ill-firefighters A Republican Senator from northeast Ohio is trying a fourth time to get a bill passed that he says will help firefighters who got cancer while on the… Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:37:14 GMT /news/2015-11-11/state-senator-wants-more-benefits-for-ill-firefighters Karen Kasler-Ohio Public Radio